PURPOSE: We reviewed our experience with posterior surgical excision of aldosteronomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review identified 40 consecutive cases performed by 1 surgeon. RESULTS: Mean patient age was 46 years and mean blood loss was 237 cc. There was no perioperative mortality or intraoperative complications. Times to unassisted ambulation and return to a normal diet were 2.2 and 2.4 days, respectively, with a mean postoperative hospital stay of 4.4 days. CONCLUSIONS: The removal of aldosteronomas via the dorsal approach is a safe reliable technique with acceptable morbidity. These results provide a benchmark by which the results of laparoscopic adrenalectomy may be judged.
PURPOSE: We reviewed our experience with posterior surgical excision of aldosteronomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review identified 40 consecutive cases performed by 1 surgeon. RESULTS: Mean patient age was 46 years and mean blood loss was 237 cc. There was no perioperative mortality or intraoperative complications. Times to unassisted ambulation and return to a normal diet were 2.2 and 2.4 days, respectively, with a mean postoperative hospital stay of 4.4 days. CONCLUSIONS: The removal of aldosteronomas via the dorsal approach is a safe reliable technique with acceptable morbidity. These results provide a benchmark by which the results of laparoscopic adrenalectomy may be judged.
Authors: S Perretta; R Campagnacci; M Guerrieri; A M Paganini; A De Sanctis; J Sarnari; M Rimini; E Lezoche Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2005-05-05 Impact factor: 4.584